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Fun Ways to Teach Children About Washing Hands

Kids get into all kinds of dirt and grime. Teaching them to wash their hands properly and thoroughly is crucial to keeping them, as well as their friends and family, healthy. Limit the spread of illnesses around schools and sports teams by first making hand washing fun and then making it easy to remember. Before long, your child will be fighting diseases on his own with a little soap and water.

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Party Planning Checklist for a Kid’s Birthday Party

Prepare for your kid’s birthday party in advance by developing a party planning checklist to keep you organized along the way. Whether you are planning a small intimate gathering with close family or inviting all the kids in your child’s class, a written checklist can help you avoid forgetting essential details.

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Get Your Car Prepared for Winter

Theres nothing worse than being strandedexcept being stranded in bad winter weather. Colder months are tougher on cars, and a little preventative care now will go a long way to keeping your car running smoothly in the face of snow, sleet, rain, and freezing temperatures. We know, it can be tempting to skip a service if your car is running okay, after all, if it isnt squeaking at you, theres no problem, right? Wrong. Neglecting to give your car a pre-winter checkup is penny-wise and pound-foolish. It may seem like youre saving precious time and money, but in the long run, youre doing neither. The good news is that getting your car winter-ready doesnt have to cost you an arm and a leg.

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Ways To Use A Thimble

Believe it or not, thimbles have been around since the first century AD, long before sewing machines were a twinkle in their inventor’s eye. Ancient Roman thimble makers formed the popular pieces from bronze, ivory or sometimes whale bone. Today, thimbles are more popular as a collector’s item, but understanding how to use them is still important.